Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. The Board of Trustees delegates to the University President the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; Presidents: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
Heber J. Grant Oratorical Contest sound recordings, 1950-1970
Contains audio recordings of the Heber J. Grant Oratorical contests held. Dated 1950 to 1970.
Interviews, 1952
Contains audio recordings of interviews conducted on campus. Dated 1952.
Photograph of David O. McKay and Emma Ray McKay being escorted to a chuck wagon luncheon as part of the faculty pre-school workshops
Photograph of Food Services preparing to feed participants in the faculty pre-school workshops
School of Family Life department records, 1947-1993
Contains reports, articles, clippings, and budgets from the department during 1947-1993. The materials pertain to research and department history.
School of Family Life records
Contains materials from the School of Family Life from 1938 through 2005. The materials include minutes, correspondence, reports, and articles.
School of Family Life records on professional organizations, 1956-1990
Contains correspondence and published materials from professional organizations that are similar to the department. Dated 1956-1990.
School of Family Life records on workshops and courses, 1975-2005
Contains workshop and course materials from the department. Materials include syllabi and reports from 1975 to 2005.
Sound recordings of Brigham Young University events, 1941-2016
Contains audio recordings of events and activities held on the campus of Brigham Young University. These events include workshops, assemblies, banquets, graduation, conferences, devotionals and forums, festivals, firesides, meetings, and building dedications. Dated 1941-2016.
Sound recordings of commencements, 1943-2016
Contains audio recordings of the commencements and convocations at Brigham Young University from 1943 to 2016.